Cruise Ship Visitors
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The USVI experiences visitors all year round however the high season is late November to early May. During this period up to 7 and 8 cruise ships per day might call on St. Thomas. Cruise ships continue to visit during June through October in a lower volume.
The Virgin Islands are renowned for shopping and for great buys on jewelry, alcohol, crystal and more. Learn more about shopping, best buys and store hours. Shopping in St. Thomas, Shopping in St. Croix or Shopping in St. John
Snorkeling is a favorite activity for cruise ship visitors to the USVI. Where are the best spots? On St. Thomas a favorite spot in Coki Beach. On St. John, Trunk Bay and Cinnamon Bay. A charter to Buck Island from St. Croix is a great choice.
It is possible if you head out early off the ship to visit both islands on your own by ferry/taxi
or by renting a car. You can visit St. John see a little of the island and
then head back and see a little of St. Thomas before getting
back on the ship. This half-day on one island and half day on the
other makes for a busy day. Visit St. John first and spend the
remainder of the time on St. Thomas.
It is a taboo to wear swimwear anywhere besides the beach or poolside. Locals frown upon and take offense to men who walk bare back through town and to women who wear swimsuits along public roads in town and around shopping areas. If is seen as a disrespect to the local residents. You will be received much kinder by at least wearing a beach cover up when not on the beach.
It is also encouraged that you say Good ____ (Morning, Afternoon, Day) when greeting people, particularly in stores. They will usually greet you in the same way.
Taxis are everywhere, literally. When you disembark from the ship you can be assured that there will be taxi drivers and tour drivers waiting for you. Popular destinations like Magens Bay , St. Thomas and Trunk Bay , St. John also always have taxis waiting to take you back to the ship or ferry. Rates for taxis are not metered they are per person and per destination. Below you will find a table with rates between popular destinations for cruise ship visitors .
| From | To | 1 Person | 2+ People (each) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havensight | Magens Bay | $10 | $8 | 15 min. |
| Havensight | Charlotte Amalie | $4 per person | 6 min. | |
| Havensight | Red Hook | $13 | $10 | 17 min. |
| Havensight | Coki/Coral World | $12 | $9 | 12 min. |
| Havensight | Mountain Top | $11 | $8 | 17 min. |
| Red Hook | Magens Bay | $12 | $9 | 20 min |
| Crown Bay Dock | Charlotte Amalie | $5 | $4 | 8 min. |
| Crown Bay Dock | Magens Bay | $12 | $10 | 25 min. |
| Crown Bay Dock | Coki/Coral World | $14 | $10 | 26 min. |
| Crown Bay Dock | Mountain Top | $12 | $9 | 30 min. |
| Crown Bay Dock | Red Hook | $15 | $11 | 31 min. |
| From | To | 1 Person | 2+ People (each) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruz Bay | Caneel Bay | $6 | $5 | 6 min. |
| Cruz Bay | Trunk Bay | $8 | $6 | 12 min. |
| Cruz Bay | Cinnamon Bay | $9 | $7 | 14 min. |
| Cruz Bay | Hawksnest | $6 | $5 | 8 min. |
| Cruz Bay | Annaberg Plantation | $13 | $9 | 22 min. |
| Cruz Bay | Maho Bay | $13 | $9 | 18 min. |
| Cruz Bay | Salt Pond Bay | $20 | $14 | 40 min. |
| From | To | 1 or 2 people | 3+ people (each) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederiksted | Christiansted | $20 | $9 |
| Frederiksted | Estate Whim | $7 | $3.50 |
| Frederiksted | Carambola | $22 | $9 |
| Frederiksted | Mt. Washington | $12 | $6 |
| Frederiksted | Divi Carina Bay | $30 | $15 |
For more detailed taxi schedules and taxi information please visit: St. Thomas Taxi, St. John Taxi or St. Croix Taxi.
The USVI has an abundance of activities and attractions. It all depends on what you would like to do or enjoy. There are dozens of beaches, great shopping options, tours, diving, snorkeling, parasailing, boating, sailing, island hopping, picnicking, getting married, restaurants, bars, historical buildings... Start/Join a discussion about activities in the USVI or to get opinions of activities you plan to do while in port; go to the Discussion Board.
